Explore the rivers this
summer with these exciting programs from WPWA!
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAK PADDLING
June 27, 2015 Saturday, 9 am
to 3 pm
This ACA Certified course for beginning kayakers will
teach you what you need to know about safety on the water, basic paddling
skills, and rescue techniques. Be prepared to get wet! You
should come away from this 6-hour course with the knowledge and
confidence to paddle safely on lakes and quiet rivers. The fee
includes kayaks and equipment. Meet at the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia
Road, Hope Valley, RI 02832. Register on-line or call Denise Poyer
at 401-539-9017 or email denisep@wpwa.org.
Only four openings left for the June program. This
same program will be offered again on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 9 am
to 3 pm.
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June 30, Tuesday, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Let’s start off summer with a delightful evening paddle
heading upstream on the Wood River from the WPWA campus. Put your
boat in the water as the sun sets and paddle back as the (almost) full
moon rises over the river. Along the way we will learn
about the river's inhabitants such as dragonflies, tree
swallows, and the plants in bloom. This easy paddle is suitable for
all skill levels. Meet at the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope
Valley, RI 02832. Register on-line or call Denise Poyer at
401-539-9017 or email denisep@wpwa.org.
The fee is $10 for WPWA members or
$20 for nonmembers. You can bring your own boat or use one of WPWA
boats for an extra fee of $20 for members or $25 for nonmembers.
Register on-line at www.wpwa.org/events.php
LEARN
TO FLYFISH
July 1, 2015 Wednesday from 6:30 to 9
pm
Learn the Zen art of casting a fly rod and placing your
fly exactly where the trout will strike. Space is limited to only
six participants, so you will get fantastic instruction from passionate
experts. Fly rods will be provided or bring your own. Meet at
the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, RI 02832. Register
on-line or call Denise Poyer at 401-539-9017 or email denisep@wpwa.org.
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BIOLUMINESCENT PADDLES
August 18, 19 or 20, 2015 from
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
ONLY 10 OPENINGS LEFT ON THIS WILDLY POPULAR EVENT!
WPWA and the National Wildlife Refuge System are
partnering to provide this fascinating experience on a salt pond in
Charlestown. In the summer bioluminescent comb jellyfish make their
way into coastal waters as the temperature warms up. Paddlers will be
amazed by the glow emitted by these delightful creatures with every
stroke of their paddle. All nights are close to being filled.
Register on-line or contact Denise Poyer for more information
410-539-9017 or denisep@wpwa.org.
$10
for WPWA members or $20 for nonmembers; use a WPWA boat for an
extra $20 for members or $25 nonmembers. Register on-line at www.wpwa.org/events.php.
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AUGUST ALMOST FULL MOON PADDLE
August 29, Saturday, 7 pm to 9 pm
For our second summer evening paddle we put in at the
historic Kenyon Grist Mill in the small village of Usquepaugh, South
Kingstown, RI. This is a rare opportunity to paddle on the
Queen River. Cardinal flowers, Joe-pye weed, and boneset should be
in bloom along the way. With any luck we may catch a glimpse of one
of the residents of the beaver lodges. Begin your adventure as the
sun sets & paddle back as the almost full moon rises over the river.
This is an easy paddle suitable for all skill levels.
Register on-line or call Denise Poyer at 401-539-9017 or email
denisep@wpwa.org.
The fee is $10 for WPWA members or
$20 for nonmembers. You can bring your own boat or use one of WPWA
boats for an extra fee of $20 for members or $25 for nonmembers.
Register on-line at www.wpwa.org/events.php
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